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Playing Shakespeare (1984) - Movie Browser

Mini Series

9 EpisodesJul 1984

No episodes available for this season yet.

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 1 • Episode 9

Latest

Poetry and Hidden Poetry

Sep 23, 1984

The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.

Overview

John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.

Content warning

miniseries theater performance

First AiredJul 29, 1984

StatusEnded

Seasons1·Episodes9

Top Cast

Lisa Harrow

Sinéad Cusack

Patrick Stewart

Richard Pasco

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Alan Howard

Norman Rodway

Donald Sinden

Peggy Ashcroft

Ben Kingsley

Jane Lapotaire

Mike Gwilym

Roger Rees

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